@TheresaM787
When it is very hot outside, I will sometimes walk the dogs after dark. Rather than a flashlight, I use a headlamp. They don't cost much, and they are very light. I don't usually like things on my head, but the headlamp that I wear at night is wonderful!
Love that meme with the dog! That is hilarious!

@Poobah1972
Thank you for being the newest team motivator! You are perfect for the job!

@Beautyofdreams
I would like the recipe as well so I can give it to my daughter:)

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@iradi8 excellent work avoiding the pitfalls. I think I would have failed.

@Tazaria87 you do so much every day. I'd probably get worn out just watching a video of you. Amazing work all the time.

@Megan_smartiepants1970 wow!! How far is the next town?

Today I've started thinking of working towards the local Komen 3 day walk. I'd like to do it either this year or next. The drawback that is keeping me out is they require 2000 in donations per entry.
I spent about 1 1/2 hours at the zoo today. They opened a new hummingbird exhibit and kimoto dragon set-up. Very nice but small. Walked across the park and watched the elephants and then walked back. Didn't need to rest. Woohoo.

About 15 miles away

@lmf1012
Another terrific step day Joni👏🏻👏🏻

@Tazaria87
Wow Ashley 🎉 it was a huge five for five day for you 🙌🏻 That was a terrific idea walking the kids to the playground, letting them run around and play, then walking back. I know I've said this before, I love how you and your folks go for walks. How close do you live to one another?
That soup sounds so delicious, PLUS yummy homemade bread! What a day you had!

@Megan_smartiepants1970
Congratulations on that super long walk👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 How do you walk for 3 hours and 24 minutes? How? How are you not stopping to pee?🤣 How is your legs, back, hip, not hurting? Please tell me that it's conditioning, that you've built your way up. I'm sorry that your foot was in pain, stupid screw. You are really an inspiration. I'm so impressed that the three of you go for such LLLOOOOOONNNNGGG walks together.

@lindamtuck2018
Well done on your walk 👏🏻👏🏻 and you walked even further! Oh no, I guess your head cold didn't go away. I hope some hot tea and honey will make you feel better.

@888Angie888
Another incredibly high step day 👏🏻👏🏻 Do you walk and listen to podcasts or music or just silence?

@littleflutterby
You are hilarious, waiting to weigh yourself until after you, um do your business 😆 that's another fine loss Tanya! You're going to hit that goal real soon.

@amymartin555
That's a great idea, you made your own kettlebell routine to suit your needs 😃

@iradi8
That's a great idea🙌🏻, walking the dogs at night AND using a headlamp to keep your hands free. Thank you, that meme made me laugh too.
Sloan, that was terrific planning yesterday, bringing snacks and water with you while in the car and away from the house. Look at the well defined mindset you developed! You stayed true to your plan as best you could, grabbed a bottle of water from the gas station, had a snack bar and shake already packed, AND didn't give in to fast food 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I hope you gave yourself some pats on the back, if not here you go 🙌🏻 🙌🏻! Great job introducing strength training into your routine, and again well done today 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 yayyy Sloan!!

@rwood566
Wow, that sounds crazy! You're one dedicated walker - 3 days! It sounds like you had a terrific day at the zoo today, all of those steps and while getting to see the animals. Is the zoo close by?


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP 5 STEPPERS
1st @amymartin555- 174,689 steps
2nd @Megan_smartiepants1970 - 135,895 steps
3rd @888Angie888 - 117,809 steps
4th @TheresaM787 - 116,000 steps
5th @Beverly2Hansen - 90,033 steps

🎉A BIG THANK YOU TO MEGAN FOR KEEPING TRACK OF ALL OF OUR STEPS! 🎉
Congratulations to everyone who pledged steps and sent their numbers in 👏🏻👏🏻

@iradi8
Well done resisting all those food cues. Are you doing your strength training at home? It certainly could cause water retention.

@rwood566
That is a great NSV in walking without needing a rest.

@TheresaM787
That’s quite the walk. Well done! I would be too tired to do anything let alone mop my floors. You are definitely a beast.

@iradi8 will get the recipe sent to you tomorrow in messages. Water weight gain is common when you start a weight program. It is will go away as you progress further along.

@lindamtuck2018
Thank you! 🤗 How are you feeling? Did you get your voice back?

@Tazaria87
That's great to hear that both parents are on MFP also AND that they lost a combined 60 pounds 👏🏻👏🏻 Wow, Ashley that's amazing! Living so close together was always my sister's and my plan, that we would both live within walking distance to our parents. That didn't happen. My sister is 1,400 miles away, my parents are 110 miles away. I'm very envious that you live so near to one another. 😄

@amymartin555
AMY! More than 10 miles? My feet and hips just screamed, "NOPE, don't even think about it pal." Do you do that walk all at once? Phenomenally high steps! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well done getting more sleep and using your hoop for 30 minutes. Thank you, we think we're pretty great also 😄 Seriously though, it really is a terrific team, everyone is very supportive and encouraging.

@azkunk
You're doing amazing Andrea! Day five done ✅😄 I love your mindset about the scale, and you're right, it's going to come right back down 👏🏻👏🏻

@rwood566
I was waiting to hear how many steps your zoo day gave you 🤩 Roger that's fantastic! Over 10,400 steps 👏🏻👏🏻 You had a low calorie day, you have amazing will power to not get any snacks or treats at the zoo 🙌🏻 Ok, so I read somewhere, I should have taken a picture, that walking, any walking, regardless of speed is exercise. You burned A LOT of calories walking those 10,400+ steps 🎉 Good luck with your apnea test, my husband's entire family uses apnea machines. We bake a lot with bananas, and sometimes we don't have any ripe ones in the freezer or on the counter. A trick to making them taste ripe, is to roast them. While your oven is preheating, toss in your unpeeled bananas on an aluminum foil lined baking tray (with sides to catch the juice). When the banana turns black it should be roasted enough to act like a ripe banana. Once the banana has cooled a bit, use the juice and banana in the recipe.

@Beverly2Hansen
Another huge stepper! Way to go Bebe 👏🏻👏🏻 over 19,300 steps! Congrats on your new recliner, and all of the amazing progress you made today: those 19,300+ steps, 2 l of water, eating within your calorie budget, holding your plank for 90 seconds, AND having that incredible insight to know that this isn't a race. You're having tremendous progress and you're right, the weight will come off. Keep going!! 🤗

@Aqualang26
It sounds like a lovely day you have planned for you and your husband. Enjoy your alone time together. 😄

@roz0810
What's this? Another post with high steps! Way to go 👏🏻👏🏻

@missysave0612
Congratulations on your terrific loss AND moving into your home 👏🏻👏🏻 "Back on the bandwagon" it doesn't look like you left the bandwagon 😆 Have fun moving completely in.

@rlaskey2
Way to get in those steps during your beach day Rachel 👏🏻👏🏻 that's a great idea to squeeze in some quiet, fun time before the craziness of summer 😆 You know that little change is probably just a bit of water that you held onto, it's going to come right off. Stay with your plan, you got this!! 🤗

I'm off for my walk. My lower half just said, "Nope, not gonna do it." We shall see how far I get. My plan is 3.5 miles, I don't want to push it, especially because I want to have the strength left to get on the bike. Have a lovely day everyone, I'll check back in later 😃